plenteous

1.形容詞C1

釋義

present in such generous quantity that there is more than enough for any purpose.

例句

The autumn harvest was so plenteous that Lakan's barn could barely hold all the grain.

so plenteous that + clause

Plenteous rainfall during the spring turned the dusty valley into a lush green meadow.

attributive use before noun

同義詞

plentiful
The standard everyday synonym; 'plentiful' is used in all registers, while 'plenteous' is restricted to formal or literary contexts.
abundant
Similar meaning but slightly more emphatic than 'plentiful'; common in both formal and neutral prose.
copious
Usually describes something produced in large quantities, such as notes, data, or tears; narrower in scope than 'plenteous'.
ample
Emphasizes that the amount is more than sufficient for a specific purpose rather than an overall state of abundance.

反義詞

scarce
Describes something that is not enough or hard to find; the direct opposite of 'plenteous'.
meager
Describes an amount that is disappointingly small; stronger than 'scarce' in connotation.

plenteous + noun

be + plenteous

plenteous with + [resource]

plenteous in + [resource]

Frequently used in literary, religious, or ceremonial text rather than everyday speech. The far more common synonym in modern English is 'plentiful'.

❌The supermarket had a plenteous supply of apples.

✅The supermarket had a plentiful supply of apples.

💡'Plentiful' is the natural choice in everyday contexts; 'plenteous' sounds overly formal or archaic for a routine shopping scene.

❌We had a plenteous time at the party.

✅We had a wonderful time at the party.

💡'Plenteous' does not describe enjoyable experiences; it refers to a large quantity of something material.

plenteous — adjective